Free Event Includes Day Of Hoops, T-Shirts, Backpacks, Tickets To Creighton and UTA Games

DENTON, Texas - North Texas basketball head coaches Tony Benford and Mike Petersen will host a free Youth Basketball Clinic on Saturday, December 20 from 9-11 a.m. at the Physical Education Building (PEB) on campus.

All sixth grade and under youth basketball participants and others are encouraged to attend. NCAA regulations require basketball clinics be limited to 6th grade and under.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn skills and practice techniques from Mean Green Coaches and players. Youth coaches and parents are also encouraged to attend.

All participants will receive a voucher redeemable for complimentary admission to the North Texas basketball double-header on Dec. 21, when the men take on Creighton at 1 p.m. and the women face UT Arlington at 3:30 p.m.

The first 300 participants to register beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the morning of Dec 20 will receive a free T-shirt (quantities and sizes as available). Other giveaways will take place at the event, including a complimentary backpack.

Should you have additional questions or need further assistance please don't hesitate to e-mail AthMarketing@unt.edu.

Directions to the PEB The PEB is one block North of the Super Pit. From I-35E exit North Texas Blvd and head east past the Super Pit. Turn right on chestnut and the PEB Building is on the right hand side, and free parking is available in multiple areas within one block of the PEB.

Upcoming Mean Green Basketball Events Both Mean Green team's returns to the Super Pit for home events on December 23rd and 28th. The men host Prairie View A&M on December 23rd and the women host Denver on the 28th. Single game ticketing options start at $7 for men's events and $6 for women's. Visit MeanGreenSports.com or contact the athletic ticket office at 940-565-5380 for more info.